05/09/2016 PET PROFILE MEMO
05/09/16 17:58 Basic information: Achilles is a 5 year old male Rottweiler mixed with Labrador. He was a adopted from another shelter when he was a puppy. He was surrendered because his owner is moving out of the country. He has no known injuries and the last time he went to the vet was 1 year ago. Socialization: Around strangers Achilles is friendly and outgoing and when he plays with adults he is somewhat rough. He has spent time with children ages 3 and older and when he plays he is a little rough. He spent time with other dogs and would get very excited to see other dogs but has never interacted with dogs. He lived with a female cat. With her he was relaxed and playful. Behavior: Achilles has never attempted to bite a person or animal. During storms or fireworks he isn’t bothered. If his food bowl was touched while eating he would continue to eat and had a relaxed body. He is playful if a toy was taken from him while eating. He struggles if he is given a bath or restrained. He isn’t bothered if he is disturbed while sleeping. He isn’t bothered if his nails are trimmed or if an unfamiliar person approached his previous home or owner. For a New Family to Know: Achilles is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy, and excitable. He has a high activity level. The two things his previous owner liked most about him were; he’s protective and listens well. When his previous owner was home he would tend to follow him around. He liked to play with balls and squeaky toys and his favorite games were fetch and tug. He was kept indoors only and at night he slept on his dog bed. He ate both wet and dry Pedigree. He is house trained and never had accidents. He is well behaved when left alone indoors. He knows how to sit, come and stay on command. For exercise he went on brisk walks 2 times daily. On leash he pulls very hard. Behavior during intake: Achilles allowed me to pet him, collar him and restrain him. He gave kisses and jumped up for attention. He rolled over for belly rubs and had a wagging tail. He showed no signs of aggression.

05/11/2016 WEB MEMO
A volunteer writes “Achilles was a little shy at first, but warmed up to me rather quickly. He did his business as soon as we got outside, so he appears to be house trained. He’s very mellow and liked to take his time on the walk, sniffing along the way. He takes constructive criticism quite well, as he heeled with gentle correction. He seemed to be a little nervous, but that’s perfectly understandable as it was his first day at the shelter. I think he has great potential to be the perfect pet!”

05/11/2016 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – EXPNOCHILD
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
Achilles came in with another similarly sized dog due to owner moving out of the country. It is reported Achilles has spent time with children ages 3 and older, plays a little rough. Behavior with cats is unknown, relaxed and playful. It is reported Achilles isn’t bothered if anyone touches his Food, Toys, Treats. Owner reports he is housetrained. Achilles is described as friendly, affectionate, playful, confident, pushy, and excitable. During intake, Achilles allowed all handling, jumped up affectionately. He pulled on leash for his relief walk. Achilles held gaze for three full seconds during Look item, mouth open. He was tense during Sensitivity item, but loosened up by end of item. He followed at end of leash during Tag game, body soft. Achilles became stiff during paw Squeeze, lip lick, so remaining item was conducted using Flank. He was tense and stiff during both Flank Squeezes. Achilles playfully engaged with Toy, firm grip, loose. Owner reports he likes to play with balls and squeaky toys and his favorite games are fetch and tug. When greeting through a barrier, Achilles is tense and offers a low growl to the helper dog.The Behavior Team feels Achilles would do best with an Experienced owner that does not have children. Look: 1. Dog holds gaze with soft eyes, soft body. He allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands. Dog holds gaze for three full seconds. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, his eyes are averted, his tail is between his legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears back, lip lick. Tag: 1. Follows at end of leash, body soft Squeeze 1: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank squeeze 1 / 2: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff Toy 1: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip, body loose dog-dog: When greeting through a barrier, Achilles is tense and offers a low growl to the helper dog.

05/10/2016 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
Achilles has displayed concerning on-leash reactivity while in the care center. When greeting other dogs he stiffens and growls. He does not display any aggressive behaviors when off leash (muzzled), but is tense and lip licks often. His owner reports he “spent time with other dogs and would get very excited to see other dogs but has never interacted with dogs.” The behavior department recommends not placing Achilles into a home with another dog until these behaviors can be followed up on. When greeting through a barrier, Achilles is tense and offers a low growl to the helper dog. Due to handling concerns he is unable to be muzzled and not introduced off leash. 5/12: Achilles is basket muzzled for safety reason, based on previous greeting. Achilles displays a tense body, and a high flagging tail. He remains stiff when approached and sniffed, frequently lip licking throughout.

A staff member writes “Achilles was a little shy at first, but warmed up to me rather quickly. He did his business as soon as we got outside, so he appears to be house trained. He’s very mellow and liked to take his time on the walk, sniffing along the way. He takes constructive criticism quite well, as he heeled with gentle correction. He seemed to be a little nervous, but that’s perfectly understandable as it was his first day at the shelter. I think he has great potential to be the perfect pet!”

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